Former Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has been fined $10,000 by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for violating player regulations. The penalty was imposed after Shanaka traveled to Sri Lanka and returned to Dubai on the same day while playing in the International League T20 (ILT20). The cricketer, currently representing Dubai Capitals, failed to register as a professional player before making the trip. The incident took place when Shanaka was called back to Sri Lanka by Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) to play a crucial domestic match against Moors Sports Club. With SSC struggling to avoid relegation, he was requested to participate even while the ILT20 tournament was ongoing. Shanaka made a significant impact, scoring a quickfire 123 off 87 balls over two days. However, before the match was completed, he left abruptly and traveled back to Dubai, where he played for the Capitals the same evening, scoring 34 runs off just 12 balls against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. SLC clarified that no additional disciplinary action would be taken against Shanaka. However, his sudden departure during a domestic match raised questions about compliance with player regulations. Reports suggest that multiple parties have offered to pay the fine on his behalf, recognizing his contributions to Sri Lankan cricket. Additionally, during the match against Moors Sports Club, Shanaka suffered a neck injury while attempting a sweep shot. He was examined by sports medicine expert Dr. Ruwan Jayasuriya, who confirmed that a short rest would be enough for his recovery. Despite the controversy, Shanaka continued playing, featuring in SSC’s final league-stage match against NCC. Not the First Breach of Rules for Dasun Shanaka Dasun Shanaka has faced disciplinary action before too. In 2017, he was caught tampering with the ball during a Test against India. TV cameras captured him picking at the seam, and he later admitted the offense to ICC match referee David Boon. As a result, he was fined 75% of his match fee and given three demerit points. Accumulating four demerit points within 24 months could have led to a suspension. On-field umpires filed the charge, and Shanaka accepted the sanction, avoiding a formal hearing. With his recent fine from SLC, concerns are growing over his repeated rule breaches. While still a key Sri Lankan player, such controversies may impact his career and reputation.